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First record of the redlip blenny Ophioblennius atlanticus (Osteichthyes: Blenniidae) in the Mediterranean

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 June 2015

Mark-Anthony Falzon
Mark-Anthony Falzon*
Affiliation:
University of Malta, 9 Erin Serracino Inglott Street, Cospicua, Malta
*
Correspondence should be addressed to: M.A. Falzon, University of Malta, 9, Erin Serracino Inglott Street, Cospicua, Malta email: markanthonyfalzon@gmail.com
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Abstract

The redlip blenny, Ophioblennius atlanticus, is reported for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea, (central Mediterranean, Malta). The morphology of the fish and the sighting location are described here and the biogeographical relevance of the record discussed.

Keywords

alien speciesoccurrenceOphioblennius atlanticusBlenniidaeMaltaCentral Mediterranean
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Research Article
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Marine Biodiversity Records , Volume 8 , 2015 , e80
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 2015 

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